Strong 6.3 quake hits eastern Indonesia: USGS

Last Updated: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 10:11

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Indonesia today but there was no tsunami alert, seismologists said.

Tycho`s supernova remnant lights up to Mach 1,000 shock wave

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 20:47

Astronomers have discovered that a reverse shock wave racing inward at Mach 1,000 (1,000 times the speed of sound) is heating the remnant of Tycho`s supernova and causing it to emit X-ray light.

Watch: Sun emitting its latest powerful solar flare

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 18:36

A powerful solar flare was emitted from the sun early Tuesday, the US scientists said.

Police probe if Virginia state senator was stabbed by son

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 11:35

A Virginia state senator was stabbed and seriously wounded at his home on Tuesday, and police said they were investigating whether the senator`s son may have carried out the attack before committing suicide.

NASA launches spacecraft to study Mars atmosphere

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 09:10

NASA today launched its unmanned MAVEN spacecraft toward Mars to study the Red Planet`s atmosphere for clues as to why Earth`s neighbor lost its warmth and water over time.

NASA poised to launch Mars atmosphere probe

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 22:47

The unmanned spacecraft aims to orbit Mars from a high altitude, studying its atmosphere for clues on how the Sun may have influenced gas to escape from the possibly life-bearing planet billions of years ago.

Microsoft unveils cybercrime centre to fight against online criminals

Last Updated: Friday, November 15, 2013, 14:30

Microsoft has unveiled a new Cybercrime Center that is made to battle malware, botnets, and other Internet crime.

First World Trade Center tower makes debut 12 years after 9/11

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 19:17

The first office tower at Ground Zero since the September 11, 2001 attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center will open on Wednesday, marking a comeback for the Lower Manhattan site.

New World Trade Center declared tallest building of the US

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 15:41

The One World Trade Center, currently being built at the site of the twin towers destroyed in the 9/11 terror attacks, has been declared the tallest building in the US at a symbolic height of 1,776 feet.

New York`s Freedom Tower, tallest building in the Americas

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 12:11

The Freedom Tower in New York is the tallest building in the western hemisphere at 542 metres, surpassing Chicago`s Willis Tower.

Monkeys use brain to move 2 virtual arms

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 14:15

Monkeys were able to control the movement of both arms on an avatar using just their brain activity, a new study has suggested.

Brazil monitored French spies: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 09:04

Brazil`s intelligence agency monitored French spies it suspected of involvement in the 2003 explosion at a satellite launch base, a newspaper said on Tuesday, though it was finally determined they played no role.